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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,849.66, 43,257.03 and 14,043.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,849.66, 43,257.03 and 14,043.76 is: 21,057.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,849.66 : 43,257.03 = 14,043.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,849.66/43,257.03 = 14,043.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,849.66x = 43,257.03 × 14,043.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,849.66x = 607,491,347.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,491,347.63/28,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.14

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